Arthur W. Rushmore & The Golden Hind Press: A History & Bibliography
New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 2005. First edition, limited. Hardcover. SIGNED. 174pp. Quarto [30 cm] 1/4 tan leather with marbled paper over boards. Speckled text block edges. In a marbled paper covered slipcase. The spine is mildly sunned, and there is a touch of wear to the slipcase. Near fine. Item #50552
ISBN: 1584561416
Number 127 in an edition limited to 160 copies. Signed by Monroe S. Causley on the limitation page. From the Publisher- "The work is a short biography of Arthur Rushmore and a comprehensive bibliography of his works set by hand for Harper & Brothers and his own Golden Hind Press. This edition was hand set in Monotype and printed on an old Heidelberg press. Tipped in are examples of the unique paste papers produced by the Golden Hind Press along with actual pages from the press' numerous works. This important edition is quarter-leather bound and gold stamped for the discriminating collector. The bibliography covers all known works designed and/or printed by Rushmore from his early days at Harper & Brothers (1927) to his death in 1955 and a few titles printed by his wife shortly thereafter. This special edition on Rushmore and his place in the American fine press tradition will be appreciated by all enthusiasts of this important genre. Printed in Athens, Greece by Kotinos in association with The Madison Public Library in Madison, New Jersey."
Price: $150.00